It has come to the attention of the Local Authority that there are significant safeguarding concerns in respect of the Omegle.com website/app due to its harmful sexual content and access to personal data including locations. Children, young people and their parents/carers are advised to delete this app.

 

If a child/young person has been a victim of online harm/exploitation then they should report this to 101 and where required appropriate safeguarding referrals should be made. If it is believed a child is at immediate risk then emergency services should be contacted by ringing 999.

 

Further information on the risks associated with this website can be found at the following links:

 

 

https://oursaferschools.co.uk/2022/09/30/dangerous-chat-rooms-alert/

 

https://saferinternet.org.uk/blog/what-is-omegle-key-things-parents-and-carers-need-to-know